Project Daedalus

“Hoover’s characters double-deal their way through settings ranging from the Acropolis to the inside of a superplane that skims the edge of space –- the ultimate in death-dealing. A secret agreement between the Russian military and the Yakuza, Japanese crime lords, threatens to shift the balance of world power.” More

Retired agent Michael Vance is approached for help on the same day by an old KGB adversary and a brilliant and beautiful NSA code breaker. While their problems seem at first glance to be different, Vance soon learns he’s got a potentially lethal tiger by the tail -– a Japanese tiger. A secret agreement between a breakaway wing of the Russian military and the Yakuza, the Japanese crime lords, bears the potential to shift the balance or world power. The catalyst is a superplane that skims the edge of space –- the ultimate in death-dealing potential. In a desperate union with an international force of intelligence mavericks, with megabillions and global supremacy at stake, Vance has only a few days to bring down a conspiracy that threatens to ignite nuclear Armageddon.

Publisher’s Weekly

“Hoover’s adept handling of convincing detail enhances this entertaining thriller as his characters deal and double-deal their way through settings ranging from the Acropolis to the inside of a spacecraft. Michael Vance, formerly of the CIA, is on his way to an archeological dig when some old friends show up. First comes KGB agent Alex Novosty, caught laundering money that the KGB claims was embezzled – and he wants Michael to take charge of the hot funds. Then National Security Agency cryptographer Eva Borodin (who is Michael’s ex-lover) appears with an undecipherable but dangerous computer file: the co-worker who gave her the file has since vanished. Heavies from a Japanese crime syndicate attack Michael and Eva, who are rescued by Alex, but it looks like Alex and the syndicate aren’t complete strangers. Moreover, the mysterious Daedalus Corporation seems to be a link between Alex’s money and Eva’s file. As Michael is drawn into this deadly web, he realizes there is a secret agreement between the Russians and the Japanese – and it has nothing to do with tea-brewing customs.

Reviews

Review by:
Nora Lee
on Jan. 05, 2015 :
My gosh, what a ride. The interaction of Americans, Japanese and Russians provided unending conflict amid twist and turns. There are an unending number of bad guys but, of course, the good guys finally rise up to overcome their diabolical plans. Thank you Mr. Hoover. I highly recommend this story.(review of free book)

Review by:
Patrick Jane
on Feb. 17, 2014 :
A captivating story woven around espionage, criminal organizations and world politics.(review of free book)

Review by:
James Eld
on Nov. 29, 2013 :
A great read. Fast and furious with thought provocing themes of future gobal political and scientific potential developments. I will be looking for more by Thomas Hoover(review of free book)

Review by:
Julie Mahle
on Dec. 16, 2012 :
I absolutely loved this book!!! The plot & characters were all fascinating and well thought out. I look forward to reading all of Thomas Hoover's books!(review of free book)

Review by:
sue b
on June 02, 2011 :
Thomas Hoover is a great writer- his books are compelling reading. This is recommended for those who want to read a good adventure story.(review of free book)

Review by:
sue b
on June 02, 2011 :
Thomas Hoover is a great writer- his books are compelling reading. this is recommended for those who want to read a good adventure story.(review of free book)